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Introduced
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
In Committee
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Crossed Over
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires the Department of Agriculture to revitalize and enhance the Agricultural Statistics Program to collect data on local agricultural interests. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill establishes a comprehensive Agricultural Statistics Program within Hawaii's Department of Agriculture to address current limitations in agricultural data collection and analysis. The program will focus on collecting, analyzing, and reporting data about agricultural activities across Hawaii's islands, including tracking the transportation of fresh fruits and vegetables, conducting sector-specific surveys on topics like agricultural theft, farm technology, livestock productivity, and agricultural tourism. The department will be authorized to collaborate with various national and local entities such as the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, and University of Hawaii research organizations to enhance data collection efforts. The bill provides confidentiality protections for collected data, ensuring that individual producers cannot be identified in reports. To support the program's implementation, the bill appropriates funds for establishing new full-time equivalent positions for agricultural economists and research statisticians, securing office space, developing electronic data collection systems, and conducting specialized agricultural surveys. The program aims to provide producers and policymakers with critical insights to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation in Hawaii's agricultural sector, with the ultimate goal of supporting agricultural growth and development. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2050.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (18)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Lauren Matsumoto (R)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Chris Todd (D)*,
Gene Ward (R)*,
Last Action
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (on 12/08/2025)
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